CLU — Chartered Life Underwriter

IntermediateActiveEstablished
Issuer
The American College of Financial Services
Industry
Finance & Accounting
Domain
Wealth Management & Financial Planning
Level
Intermediate
Exam fee
$3,940 — verified 2026-09-27

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: 3 years in financial planning or related profession

Training: Four College courses

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 2 years, 30 CE hours credits per cycle, $200 renewal fee. Renew by cpe.

Professional Recertification Program: 30 CE hours (incl. 1 ethics) every 2 years; annual fee USD 200 client-facing / USD 115 non-client-facing

Recognition

The long-standing US life-insurance planning designation.

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